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05/05/2020
Media release
A new era for social work in England
Social Work England has today set out how it will help people to get the best possible support from over 100,000 social workers.
28/04/2020
Blog
Thank you from government
The Secretary of State for Education and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care recognise the hard work and dedication of social workers during COVID-19
08/04/2020
Guest blog
A letter from a children's services practice lead
In this guest blog Shelley Gill, practice lead for Durham county council’s children’s services, shares a letter to her ASYE cohort and colleagues during COVID-19.
02/04/2020
Media release
Social Work Together
Former social workers ready to return to essential roles in response to Covid-19 pandemic
27/03/2020
Announcement
Emergency powers to bring back social workers now confirmed
The powers allow us to bring back over 8,000 temporary social workers to help during the coronavirus emergency.